Introductory Glassblowing Class for One or Two at Redmond School of Glass (Up to 46% Off)

Redmond

In a Nutshell

Professional artists guide students through each step of crafting a glass float or ornament, starting with blowing molten glass

The Fine Print

Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.Registration required. Subject to availability. Merchant's standard cancellation policy applies (any fees not to exceed Groupon price). Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Must sign waiver. Must be 14 or older, or 9 or older if accompanied by a paying parent or guardian. Must pick up project within 3 months.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Redmond School of Glass

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Students will make a float or ornament. During the introductory experience, instructors gather hot glass onto a pipe, allowing pupils to add their choice of color from a predetermined selection. Then students heat the substances together in the glory hole and shape their piece on a block, all while blowing out the molten mixture with the help of another student. After the student detaches the piece from the pipe, teachers finish it with an ornament loop or float top. Classes last between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on size—see the schedule here.

Redmond School of Glass

For sand to turn into glass, something must heat it to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—something like a meteor crashing into the earth, a volcano erupting, or lightning striking a beach. At Redmond School of Glass, a team of instructors with 10+ years of experience take care of the heating part, dipping into a chamber for dollops of molten glass that students turn into pieces of art. They lead one-time sessions as well as six-week courses—which maintain a student-teacher ratio of 2:1—imparting their expertise through projects that involve crafting ornaments, vases, and dishes. And they've stocked their studio with all the necessary tools, such as wooden blocks for shaping and jacks for cutting, to help make the art of glass blowing more accessible to the community. The area's world-renowned scene claims sculptor Dale Chihuly, the Pilchuck Glass School, and the Museum of Glass; so definitive is glass, in fact, that four out of the last five mayors were made of it.

Customer Reviews

Well organized, great instructors, incredible patience, clear instructions and beautiful results. Will be coming back for more classes. Thanks.

Jocelyn R. ·
3 days ago

This was REALLY COOL! I surprised my wife and she loved it! Very hands on with the right amount of help and the globes we made look fantastic! We plan on going back again, either for this same class or some of the longer ones. Highly recommend!